DATE
Thursday 19 March 2026

TIME
9:00 – 12:00

LOCATION
Melbourne CBD

DURATION
3 hours

MEETING OUTLINE
In 2026, the Biometrics Institute is celebrating its 25th anniversary and as part of the celebration we are running a series of meetings for the Biometrics Institute community. This is the first time since 2019 that the Institute is holding a meeting in Melbourne.

The Institute’s CEO will be visiting the region and would like to invite members and key stakeholders to join her for a day of updates on trends and developments and discuss the future of biometrics, AI and digital identity. In true Institute-style, it brings together a diverse community to hold open and rich discussions on how to manage identity through the responsible use of biometrics.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Miki Brotzler, Senior Product Manager – Customer Authentication, National Australia Bank Ltd (NAB) 
• Vinay Agarwal, Product Owner in Customer Onboarding, National Australia Bank Ltd (NAB) 
• Shaanan Cohney, Senior Lecturer, School of Computing and Information Systems, University of Melbourne 
• Kelly Matheson, Partner, Sparke Helmore Lawyers 
• Chantal Tipene, Partner, Sparke Helmore Lawyers  
• David Brykman, CEO, BRYK Group 
• Igor Gjorgjioski, Product Lead, VicRoads Registration and Licensing Services 

REGISTRATION
This event is complimentary for members.
Non-members: fees may apply
To register or find out more please email Christine 

For our full range of events, please see our events calendar.

The Institute seeks to provide a positive, safe and productive environment at our events in order to foster and encourage the exchange of ideas and provide equal opportunities and treatment for all participants. Participants are expected to treat others with respect and consideration. Free and open discussion and debate are important and valued benefits of the Institute’s community. 

We ask that all attendees registered for our events note and abide by the Institute’s Code of Conduct so as to ensure a positive, respectful and rewarding experience for all.